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This instruction manual applies to machines from software
version 0289/009 and serial number 873444 onwards
296-12-18 534/002
Betriebsanleitung engl. 08.01

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  • Page 1: Instruction Manual

    3119 Instruction manual This instruction manual applies to machines from software version 0289/009 and serial number 873444 onwards 296-12-18 534/002 Betriebsanleitung engl. 08.01...
  • Page 2 This instruction manual applies to all versions and subclasses listed under "Specifications". Reprinting, copying or translation of PFAFF instruction manuals, whether in whole or in part, is not permitted without our prior permission and not without written indication of the source.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contents .................Chapter – Page Safety ........................... 1 - 1 Regulations ........................1 - 1 General notes on safety ....................1 - 1 Safety symbols ......................1 - 2 Important notes for the user ..................1 - 2 Notes for operating and technical staff ................. 1 - 3 .05.01 Operating staff ......................

  • Page 4: Contents

    .07.02 OSCA (On-/Offline Sewing Creativity Arrangement) ........... 11 - 12 .07.03 Data transfer between PC (SAM) and PFAFF 3119 ............. 11 - 13 Care and maintenance ....................12 - 1 Cleaning the machine ....................12 - 1 Cleaning the hook compartment ................. 12 - 2 Cleaning the air filter of air filter / lubricator ..............
  • Page 5 Side thread tension and slack thread regulator ............13 - 44 Bobbin winder ......................13 - 45 Retainer position (only for 3119-2/63) ................13 - 46 Carrying out a cold start ....................13 - 46 Parameter settings ...................... 13 - 47 .48.01...

  • Page 6: Safety

    Safety Safety Regulations This machine is constructed in accordance with the European regulations indicated in the conformity and manufacturer's declarations. In addition to this instruction manual, please also observe all generally accepted, statutory and other legal requirements, including those of the user's country, and the applicable pol- lution control regulations! The valid regulations of the regional social insurance society for occupational accidents or other supervisory authorities are to be strictly adhered to!

  • Page 7: Safety Symbols

    The user must ensure that none of the safety devices are removed nor put out of work- ing order. The user must ensure that only authorized persons operate and work on the machine. For further information please refer to your PFAFF agency. 1 - 2...

  • Page 8: Notes For Operating And Technical Staff

    Safety Notes for operating and technical staff Operating staff .05.01 Operating staff are the persons responsible for setting up, operating and cleaning the mach- ine and for removing any disturbances in the sewing area. The operating staff are obliged to observe the following points, and must: always observe the notes on safety in this instruction manual! avoid using any working methods which adversely effect the safety of the machine! avoid wearing loose-fitting clothing or jewelry such as necklaces or rings!

  • Page 9: Danger Warnings

    Safety Danger warnings A working area of 1 m must be kept free both in front of and behind the mach- ine, so that easy access is possible at all times. Never put your hands in the sewing area during sewing! Danger of injury by the needle! During maintenance and adjustment work the knife must be secured with locking device 1.

  • Page 10: Proper Use

    Proper use Proper use The PFAFF 3119 is used for sewing purl or flat buttonholes with two flat or raised square bars on linen and clothing. Any use of these machines which is not approved by the manufacturer shall be...

  • Page 11: Specifications

    Specifications Specifications General information Subclasses: -1/51, -1/52, -2/51: ................ for sewing fine materials -2/53, -3/51, -4/51: ............for sewing medium-heavy materials -2/63: ................for sewing delicate knitted fabrics Max. sewing speed: .................... 4200 min Stitch type: ........................304 Needle bar stroke: ....................34.5 mm Max.

  • Page 12: Stitch Formations Of The Various Sub-Classes

    Specifications Stitch formation of the various sub-classes 3119-1/51 3119-2/51 3119-2/53 3119-3/51 3119-4/51 3119-1/52 3119-2/63 30.0 x 5.6 40.0 x 5.6 40.0 x 6.7 46.0 x 6.7 55.0 x 7.0 24.0 x 4.5 34.0 x 4.5 34.0 x 5.5 40.0 x 5.5 48.0 x 5.5...

  • Page 13: Disposal Of Machine

    Disposal of Machine Disposal of Machine Proper disposal of the machine is the responsibility of the customer. The materials used for the machine are steel, aluminium, brass and various plastic materials. The electrical equipment comprises plastic materials and copper. The machine is to be disposed of according to the locally valid pollution control regulations;...

  • Page 14: Transportation, Packing And Storage

    Transportation, packing and storage Transportation, packing and storage Transportation to customer’s premises All machines are delivered completely packed. Transportation inside the customer’s premises Fig. 5 - 01 The manufacturer cannot be made liable for transportation inside the customer’s premises, nor to other operating locations. Care must be taken that the machine is transported in an upright position.

  • Page 15: Explanation Of Symbols

    Explanation of symbols Explanation of symbols In this instruction manual, work to be carried out or important information is accentuated by symbols. These symbols have the following meanings: Note, information Cleaning, care Lubrication Maintenance, repairs, adjustment, service work (only to be carried out by technical staff) 6 - 1...

  • Page 16: Controls

    Controls Controls On / off switch The machine is switched on or off by turning the on / off switch 1. Fig. 7 - 01 Pedal Neutral position Work clamp lowered Sewing Fig. 7 - 02 7 - 1...

  • Page 17: Preventing Knife Engagement

    Controls Preventing knife engagement By operating push button 1, knife engagement at the end of the current sewing cycle is prevented. By moving lever 2 in the direction of the arrow, the knife is mechanically locked. This prevents knife engagement during setting-up, maintenance and adjustment work.

  • Page 18: Control Panel

    Controls Control panel The keys on control panel 1 are used for selecting machine functions for setting-up purposes, for sewing operations and for entering parameters. Made in Germany Fig. 7 - 04 Plus / minus key The values showed on the display can be increased or reduced on the respective key using these keys.
  • Page 19 Controls Stitch density coarse/medium/fine The key function depends on what is displayed on the screen, see Chapter 10 Sewing. If the program number is displayed on the screen instead of the cut length, the 3 following keys are used as call-up keys for variable and special programs. When the cut length is displayed, the machine switches to coarse using the stitch density.

  • Page 20: Installation And Commissioning

    Installation and commissioning Installation and commissioning The machine must only be installed and commissioned by qualified personnel! All relevant safety regulations must be strictly adhered to! If the machine is delivered without a table, be sure to use a stand and table top that can hold the weight of the machine with its motor.

  • Page 21: Installation Variants

    Installation and commissioning Installation variants .01.02 The PFAFF 3119 can be installed in two different ways. Version A: Sewing crosswise to the table edge Version B: Sewing parallel to the table edge 56-059a 56-002 Fig. 8 - 02 When the machine is installed for "Sewing parallel to the table edge", the eye shield 1, part no.

  • Page 22: Connecting The Plug-Type Connections

    Installation and commissioning Connecting the plug-type connections .01.03 Fig. 8 - 03 Connect all plugs 1 - 7 as labelled in the control box. The serial interface 8 is used to transfer data between the PC and the machine control unit (e.g. for software updates, work with SAM and OSCA programs). 8 - 3...

  • Page 23: Fitting The Reel Stand

    Installation and commissioning Fitting the reel stand .01.04 Fit the reel stand as shown in Fig. 8 - 04. Afterwards insert the stand in the hole in the table top and secure it with nuts pro- vided. Fig. 8 - 04 Commissioning Clean the machine thoroughly and then check the oil level ( see Chapter 12 Care and Maintenance ).

  • Page 24: Setting Up The Machine Control Unit

    How to set parameter "202" is described in Chapter 8.04 Setting parameter "202". Fig. 8 - 05 Work clamp cut-out Sub-class Value for parameter "202" 30,0 x 5,6 3119-1/51, -1/52 40,0 x 5,6 3119-2/51 40,0 x 6,7 3119-2/53 44,0 x 6,7 3119-2/63 46,0 x 6,7...

  • Page 25: Setting Parameter "202

    Using the corresponding plus/minus key select e.g. parameter “ 202” . Using the corresponding plus/minus key select the value for the established sub-class, e.g. "3" for sub-class 3119-2/53, see Chapter 8.04.01 Establishing the sub-class. Conclude parameter input by switching to operational mode Sewing.

  • Page 26: Setting Up

    Setting up Setting up All instructions and regulations in this instruction manual must be observed. Special attention must be given to all safety regulations! All setting-up work must only be done by personnel with the necessary training. For all setting-up work the machine must be isolated from its power supply by turning off the on/off switch or removing the machine plug from the electric power socket! Inserting the needle...

  • Page 27: Winding The Bobbin Thread / Adjusting The Preliminary Thread Tension

    Setting up Winding the bobbin thread / adjusting the preliminary thread tension Fig. 9 - 02 ● Place an empty bobbin 1 on winder spindle 2. ● Thread up as shown in Fig. 9 - 02 and wind the thread a few times clockwise around bobbin 1.
  • Page 28 Setting up Threading the bobbin case / adjusting the bobbin thread tension Fig. 9 - 03 ● Insert the bobbin 1 in the bobbin case. ● First guide the thread into slot 3 and under spring 4. ● Then guide the thread into slot 5. For purl buttonholes: ●...

  • Page 29: Changing The Bobbin

    Setting up Changing the bobbin Switch off the machine! Lock the knife mechanically with the knife engagement prevention device! Danger of injury from the needle and the knife! ● Open the cover of the hook compartment. Removing the bobbin: ● Raise latch 1 and remove bobbin case 2 together with the bobbin.

  • Page 30: Threading The Needle Thread

    Setting up Threading the needle thread Fig. 9 - 05 Switch off the machine! Lock the knife mechanically with the knife engagement prevention device! Danger of injury from the needle and the knife! ● Thread the needle thread as shown in Fig. 9-05. 9 - 5...

  • Page 31: Selecting The Buttonhole Type

    Setting up Selecting the buttonhole type ● Switch on the machine. ● Select operational mode Input (LED in the key Operational mode Sewing should not be on). ● Select the function group "100" with the appropriate plus / minus key. ●...

  • Page 32: Adjusting The Needle Thread Tension

    Setting up Adjusting the needle thread tension 56-017b 56-017a Fig. 9 - 06 ● Thread and insert the bobbin case according to the required type of buttonhole, see Chapter 9.03 Inserting the bobbin case / adjusting the bobbin thread tension. ●...

  • Page 33: Adjusting The Work Clamp Pressure

    Setting up Adjusting the work clamp pressure ● Adjust the work clamp pressure by turning adjustment screw 1. The sewing pressure depends on the material of the workpiece and must be adapted to this. It is set correctly when the workpiece is fed reliably and shows no feed signs.

  • Page 34: Position Of The Needle To The Workpiece

    Setting up 9.09 Position of the needle to the workpiece ● Switch on the machine and sew one buttonhole. ● Insert the workpiece and lower the work clamp with this key. ● Call up operational mode Input (LED in the key is off). ●...

  • Page 35: Sewing

    Sewing Sewing The machine must be installed and connected in accordance with Chapter 8 Installation and Commissioning. ● Set-up the machine, see Chapter 9 Setting-up. ● Switch on the machine, see Chapter 7.01 On/off switch. The machine is automatically in the operational mode Sewing. ●...

  • Page 36: Operating Panel With Display Of The Buttonhole Model

    Sewing Operating panel with display of the buttonhole model 12.7 1500 Made in Germany What is shown on the display screen: Buttonhole model The buttonhole model can be altered with the corresponding plus/minus key. If variable programs are selected (see cut length) the number of the buttonhole model allocated to the variable program appears.

  • Page 37: Selecting A Buttonhole

    Sewing Selecting a buttonhole 31 different buttonhole models can be selected. Depending on the sub-class up to 48 fixed programs are allocated to each model. The desired fixed program is selected by choosing the cut length and stitch density. With a maximum of 16 cut lengths and 3 stitch densities this gives a total of 48 fixed programs.

  • Page 38: Selecting The Cut Length Of The Buttonhole

    Sewing Selecting the cut length of the buttonhole In general the cut length of the buttonhole is defined by the size of the knife installed. With the "multiple cut" function it is possible to make larger buttonhole cut lengths. To avoid premature wear of the cutting equipment we recommend the use of a knife matching the buttonhole length.
  • Page 39 Sewing Entering the knife length and cut overlap ● With the corresponding plus/minus key select e.g. the parameter "208" (knife length and cut overlap of the knife installed). ● With the corresponding plus/minus key select the knife length, e.g. 16.0 mm. 16.0 ●...

  • Page 40: Optimising The Buttonhole

    Sewing 10.05 Optimising the buttonhole Unlike mechanical buttonholers on the PFAFF 3119 the buttonhole can be optimised on the control panel with the appropriate parameters. A specific parameter is available for each section of the buttonhole. Parameter: Buttonhole section Purl seam A...

  • Page 41: Input

    Input Input In the operational mode Input the values of the machine parameters can be altered, e.g. for setting up the machine or for creating/modifying seam programs. Summary of the function groups and parameters Operational mode Input (LED is off) 100 Operating staff 101 Knife suppression II on...

  • Page 42: Selecting The Function Group And Altering The Parameters

    Input Selecting the function group and altering the parameters ● Switch on the machine. After the machine is switched on, the operational mode Sewing is activated automatically. ● By pressing the key activate Operational mode Input (LED in the key is off). ●...

  • Page 43: Entering / Altering The Access Code

    ● Select the function group "800" with the appropriate plus / minus key. ● Confirm with Enter. ● Enter code The numbers are entered with the appropriate function keys as illustrated below. The factory code setting is "3119". Made in Germany Code: 3119 ●...

  • Page 44: Allocating Access Rights

    ● Switch to parameter input ( LED in the key is not on ). ● Select the function group "800" with the appropriate plus / minus key. ● Confirm input with Enter. ● Enter code ( e.g. 3119 ) Code: 3119 ●...

  • Page 45: Variable Programs

    Input Variable programs 39 variable programs can be stored in the machine. A variable program can be selected with the program number 1 to 39. Variable programs can be created by copying and altering the desired parameters of an existing program or by entering completely new parameters. Copying programs .05.01 If there is a program in the machine which corresponds approximately to the required pro-...

  • Page 46: Creating/Modifying Variable Programs

    Input Creating/modifying variable programs .05.02 A variable program is written with the parameters of the function group "300". The variable program can be adapted to individual requirements by altering individual parameters. As illustrated below variable programs consist of 4 sections: ●...

  • Page 47: Buttonhole Models

    Input Buttonhole models .05.03 The following table shows all buttonhole models with their relevant bars. Number Buttonhole model Bar B Bar D width B width D width B width D width B width D width B1 width B width D width B width D width B1...
  • Page 48 Input Number Buttonhole model Bar B Bar D width B width D width B1 width D width B maximum width widthB1 width D width D width B width D1 width B1 width D width B width D1 width D width B width D1 width D width B...
  • Page 49 Input Number Buttonhole model Bar B Bar D width B width D width D width B width B1 width D width B maximum width width D width B1 width D Breite B width D1 width B1 width D width B width D1 width D width B...

  • Page 50: Table For Recording Personal Variable Programs

    Input Table for recording personal variable programs .05.04 Program number Cut length (mm) Buttonhole model Distance of left purl seam from centre of cutting line = distance A (mm) Width of left purl seam = width A (mm) Length of left purl seam (same length as right purl seam) = length A (mm) Number of stitches in left purl seam = number of stitches A...
  • Page 51 Input Distance of right purl seam from cutting line (needle penetration left) = distance C (mm) Width of right purl seam = width C (mm) Length of right purl seam (same length as left purl seam) = length C (mm) Number of stitches in right purl seam = number of stitches C Secondary thread tension right...

  • Page 52: Special Programs

    Input Special programs The programs 40 to 49 are reserved for special programs. With the programming software OSCA the seam contours are freely programmed on a PC in the available sewing area, which depends on the sub-class. The images are then transferred by connecting the PC to the machine.

  • Page 53: Data Transfer Between Pc (Sam) And Pfaff 3119

    Input Data transfer between PC (SAM) and PFAFF 3119 .07.03 For the data transfer the PC and the machine are connected to each other with a serial cable. ● Switch off the machine and the PC ● Connect the serial interface (RS232) and the serial PC-interface (COM 1 – 4) with the cable provided.

  • Page 54: Care And Maintenance

    Care and maintenance Care and maintenance Clean the hook compartment ..................daily Clean the entire machine ................once a week Clean air filter of air filter / lubricator ..............as required Check the air pressure ................daily, before use Check the oil level ................... daily, before use These maintenance intervals are calculated for the average running time of a single shift operation.

  • Page 55: Cleaning The Hook Compartment

    Care and maintenance Cleaning the hook compartment Fig. 12 - 01 Switch off the machine! Lock knife mechanically to prevent knife engagement! Danger of injury from the needle and knife! Open hook compartment cover 1. Clean the hook and hook compartment daily, more often if in continuous use. 12 - 2...

  • Page 56: Cleaning The Air Filter Of Air Filter / Lubricator

    Care and maintenance Cleaning the air filter of the air-filter / lubricator Switch the machine off! Disconnect the air hose at the air-filter / lubricator. To drain water bowl 1: Water bowl 1 drains itself automatically whe the compressed-air hose is disconnected from the air-filter / lubricator.

  • Page 57: Oil Level For The Needle Drive Unit

    Only use oil with a medium viscosity of 10.00 mm²/s at 40ºC and a density of 0.847 g/cm³ at 15ºC. We recommend PFAFF sewing machine oil, part no. 280-1-120 105. Fig. 12 - 04 Oil level for the hook...

  • Page 58: Adjustment

    Adjustment Adjustment Unless otherwise stipulated, the machine must be disconnected from the mains by switching it off at the on/off switch or by pulling out the mains plug, and the knife must be locked mechanically to prevent knife engagement. Notes on adjustment All following adjustments are based on a fully assembled machine and may only be carried out by expert staff trained for this purpose.

  • Page 59: Toothed Belts Of Hook Drive Unit

    Adjustment Toothed belts of the hook drive unit Requirement There should be a hardly noticeable amount of play between the toothed belt wheels 3 and the toothed belt 4. Fig. 13 - 01 ● Loosen the machine’s screw connection to the table. ●...

  • Page 60: Drive Rods Of Bobbin Thread Trimming Device

    Adjustment Drive rods of the bobbin thread trimming device Requirement When cylinder 5 is fully extended, roller 3 should be positioned at a small distance (approx. 0.3 mm) from the curve bottom of slotted lever 4. 56-050 Fig. 13 - 02 ●...

  • Page 61: Switch For Sewing Start

    Adjustment Switch for sewing start Requirement When cylinder 5 is fully extended, switch 1 should be operated. 56-022 Fig. 13 - 03 ● Adjust switch 1 or bracket 2 ( screws 3 or 4 ) according to the requirement. 13 - 4...

  • Page 62: Basic Position Of Feed Drive Unit

    Adjustment Basic position of the feed drive unit Requirement Switch 2 should operate when slide block 4 is 1.6 mm away from clamp 5. 1.6 mm Fig. 13 - 04 ● Set the distance of 1.6 mm by turning spindle 1. ●...

  • Page 63: Preliminary Adjustment Of The Work Clamp

    Adjustment Preliminary adjustment of the work clamp Requirement When the feed unit is in its basic position 1. The drive lever 1 should be flush with marking 8 on shaft 5, 2. The front edge of drive lever 1 should be flush with guide pin 4 and 3.

  • Page 64: Toothed Belts Of The Main Drive Unit

    Adjustment Toothed belts of the main drive unit Requirement 1. Toothed belt wheels 1 and 5 should be in alignment. 2. There should be a hardly noticeable amount of play between the toothed belt wheels 1 and 5 and the toothed belt 6. Fig.

  • Page 65: Preliminary Adjustment Of The Needle Height

    Adjustment Preliminary adjustment of the needle height Requirement When the needle bar is at b.d.c. there should be a distance of 11 mm between the lower edge of the needle bar 1 and the needle plate. Fig. 13 - 07 ●...

  • Page 66: Position Of The Needle Plate In Relation To The Needle

    Adjustment Position of the needle plate in relation to the needle Requirement Needle plate base 3 should rest on the edge of the bed-plate cutout ( see arrows ). Seen in the direction of sewing the needle should enter the needle hole in the centre. 57-056a Fig.

  • Page 67: Controlling The Stitch Symmetry

    Adjustment Controlling the stitch symmetry Requirement Both the left and right point of penetration should be the same distance from the basic position of the needle (middle point of penetration). Fig. 13 - 08a ● Switch on the machine. ● Call up parameter 606. ●...

  • Page 68: Sensor Board Of Needle Drive ( In Dismantled State )

    Adjustment Sensor board of the needle drive ( in dismantled state ) Requirement After the machine has been switched on, the drill hole in lug 1 must match the marked hole on the support stand. Fig. 13 - 09 To replace the sensor board, it is imperative to pay attention to the following work steps! Electric voltage! Danger of an electric shock if handled incorrectly!

  • Page 69: Basic Setting Of The Needle Drive Unit

    Adjustment Basic setting of the needle drive unit Requirement When the needle is at b.d.c. and lug 1 is blocked, the needle should be in the centre of the needle hole as seen crosswise to the direction of sewing. 65-005 56-010a Fig.

  • Page 70: Basic Position Of The Work Clamp ( Lengthwise To The Arm )

    Adjustment Basic position of the work clamp ( lengthwise to the arm ) Requirement When the clamp 1 is in its basic position, it should be a 5 mm away from the centre of the needle hole. 56-048a Fig. 13 - 11 ●...

  • Page 71: Basic Position Of The Work Clamp ( Crosswise To The Arm )

    Adjustment Basic position of the work clamp ( crosswise to the arm ) Requirement 1. When the pressure roller 1 is in guide unit 5, the cut-out of work clamp 6 should be in the centre of the needle hole. 2.

  • Page 72: Upper Take-Up Lever Position (Reference Position)

    Adjustment Upper take-up lever position (reference position) Requirement The take-up lever should position 1.8 – 2.0 mm before its t.d.c. and one of the screws 1 should be accessible. 56-057a Fig. 13 - 13 ● Remove the needle and switch on the machine. ●...

  • Page 73: Lifting Elbow On Work Clamp

    Adjustment Lifting elbow on the work clamp Requirement 1. The lifting elbow 1 should be parallel to pressure roller 3. 2. When work clamp 4 is lifted, there should be a slight amount of play between pressure roller 3 and lifting elbow 1. Fig.

  • Page 74: Work Clamp Stroke

    Adjustment Work clamp stroke Requirement When the lifting cylinder is completely extended, there should be a space of 15 mm between lifting piece 4 and clamp 1. Fig. 13 - 15 ● Reduce the work clamp pressure completely, see Chapter 9.08 Adjusting the work clamp pressure.

  • Page 75: Lifting Cylinder Of The Work Clamp

    Adjustment Lifting cylinder of the work clamp Requirement The lifting and dropping motion of the work clamp should be carried out as quickly as possible. Fig. 13 - 16 ● Adjust the throttles 1 ( dropping motion ) and 2 ( lifting motion ) according to the requirement.

  • Page 76: Cutting Pressure Of The Knife Unit ( In Dismantled State )

    Adjustment Cutting pressure of the knife unit ( in dismantled state ) Requirement 1. In its basic position ( retracted ), the knife cylinder 1 should have a length of 98.5 mm. 2. The knife 5 should cut perfectly, but the pressure on knife 5 should be as low as possible.

  • Page 77: Position Of The Knife Bracket And Lower Knife Stop

    Adjustment Position of the knife bracket and lower knife stop Requirement 1. Knife bracket 5 should be adjusted so that adjustment gauge 2 is parallel to and 2. in the centre of the knife slot in the needle plate insert. 3.
  • Page 78 Adjustment 56-060b 56-060a Fig. 13 - 18 ● Push down knife bar 3 by hand ( the adjustment gauge 2 must be touching the needle plate insert ) and turn stop screw 8 until it touches the knife arm. ● Tighten screw 7 and remove adjustment gauge 2. 13 - 21...

  • Page 79: Upper Knife Stop

    Adjustment Upper knife stop Requirement When the adjustment gauge 1 is resting on the needle plate insert, the arm of the knife should be touching the upper knife stop. 56-042a 56-042 Fig. 13 - 19 ● Fit adjustment gauge 1 ( Part no. 61-11 635-93 ). ●...

  • Page 80: Knife Control Switch

    Adjustment 13.24 Knife control switch Requirement When the cutting device is in its neutral position, switch 1 should be reliably activated. Fig. 13 - 20 ● Adjust switch 1 ( screw 2 ) according to the requirement. 13 - 23...

  • Page 81: Knife Motion

    Adjustment 13.25 Knife motion Requirement 1. The fabric must be cut perfectly. 2. The cutting motion should be carried out as quickly as possible. Fig. 13 - 21 ● Adjust the throttles 1 ( dropping motion ) and 2 ( lifting motion ) according to the requirements.

  • Page 82: Distance Of Knife To The Needle Bar

    Adjustment 13.26 Distance of the knife to the needle bar Requirement There should be a distance of 0.2 – 0.5 mm between the knife 3 and the needle bar 4. 0.2 - 0.5 mm 56-062a Fig. 13 - 22 ● Adjust knife holder 1 ( screws 2 ) according to the requirement. ●...

  • Page 83: Changing The Knife / Knife Height

    Adjustment Changing the knife / knife height Requirement When the punching or cutting device is in its neutral position, knife 2 should be 23 mm (punching device) or 20 mm (cutting device) away from needle plate 6. 65-004 56-061b 56-061a Fig.

  • Page 84: Functional Test

    Adjustment Functional test Requirement 1. An inserted thread should be cut cleanly by needle thread cutter 1. 2. After cutting, the thread end should be clamped in such a way that the needle thread cutter 1 is held on the thread. Fig.

  • Page 85: Needle Thread Cutter ( Vertical And Horizontal Adjustment )

    Adjustment Needle thread cutter ( vertical and horizontal adjustment ) Requirement 1. The distance between the lower edge of the needle thread cutter 1 and the work clamp 5 must be 0.5 mm. 2. The opened needle thread cutter 1 should reliably catch the needle thread. Fig.

  • Page 86: Cam Guide Unit

    Adjustment Cam guide unit Requirement The starting thread should be sewn over with no problem. Fig. 13 - 26 ● Bring the machine into its basic position and retract the cutter cylinder completely. ● Adjust the cam guide unit 1 ( screws 2 and 3 ) according to the requirement. ●...

  • Page 87: Needle Thread Cutter Stroke

    Adjustment Needle thread cutter stroke Requirement The stroke length between the extended and retracted cutter cylinder 3 should be 4.5 mm. 4.5 mm Fig. 13 - 27 ● Adjust nut 1 ( locking nut 2 ) according to the requirement. 13 - 30...

  • Page 88: Needle Thread Cutter Switch

    Adjustment Needle thread cutter switch Requirement When the cutter cylinder 3 is retracted, switch 1 should be reliably activated. Fig. 13 - 28 ● Adjust switch 1 ( screw 2 ) according to the requirement. 13 - 31...

  • Page 89: Needle Thread Cutter Release

    Adjustment Needle thread cutter release Requirement 1. Adjustment hole 6 must match the hole in the mounting plate 7. 2. There should be a space of approximately 1 mm between the lower edge of pawl 5 and the upper edge of catch 8. ( The thread should not be cut until the needle thread tension unit is open.

  • Page 90: Catch

    Adjustment Catch Requirement When the cutter frame 1 is at the highest point of the cam guide unit 2, there should be a space of 0.2 mm between catch 3 and pawl 6. 56-038b Fig. 13 - 30 ● Connect the machine to the compressed air system and switch on the machine at the on / off switch.

  • Page 91: Swing Out Motion Of The Needle Thread Cutter

    Adjustment Swing out motion of the needle thread cutter Requirement 1. Before the swing out motion begins, the needle thread cutter 4 should have clamped and cut the thread reliably. 2. When the needle thread cutter 4 swings out, it should not touch the needle point. 56-057a Fig.

  • Page 92: Needle Bar Rise And Hook-To-Needle Clearance

    Adjustment Needle bar rise and hook-to-needle clearance Requirement 1. When the needle penetrates the right side of the left purl seam, the needle bar rise should be 2.4 mm. When this happens, the point of the hook 5 should point exactly to the centre of the needle6 and there should be a clearance of 0.1 mm between the needle 6 and the hook point 5.
  • Page 93 Adjustment ● Bring the needle to b.d.c. ● Fit screw clamp 1 ( Part no. 61-111 600-35/001 ) to needle bar 2. ● Bring 2.4 mm needle rise gauge ( Part no. 61-111 600-09 ) between the screw clamp 1 and the guide stop of the needle bar 2. ●...

  • Page 94: Needle Bar Height And Needle Guard

    Adjustment Needle bar height and needle guard Requirement 1. When the needle penetrates the right side of the right purl seam, there should be a clearance of 0.5 mm between the top edge of the needle eye 1 and the hook point 2 at the end of the needle rise.

  • Page 95: Bobbin Case Holder

    Adjustment Bobbin case holder Requirement The bobbin case holder should be scarcely but reliably held. Fig. 13 - 35 ● Adjust bobbin case holder 1 ( screws 2 ) according to the requirement. ● Move the needle plate against the stop and screw tight. 13 - 38...

  • Page 96: Hook Lubrication

    Adjustment Hook lubrication Requirement 1. After approx. 10 sewing cycles, a fine oil streak should appear on a piece of paper held below the hook. 2. The felt ring should lightly touch the spring-loaded metal disc. Fig. 13 - 36 ●...

  • Page 97: Knife Position

    Adjustment Knife position Requirement 1. ( When the bobbin thread trimming device is in its neutral position ), knife 1 should be parallel to the edge of the needle hole with a clearance of 0.5 mm. 2. During the cutting motion, the catcher 3 should move as near as possible to knife guard 5 without touching it.

  • Page 98: Knife Guard

    Adjustment Knife guard Requirement 1. When the bobbin thread trimming device is in its neutral position, knife guard 3 should be parallel to the edge of the knife 4. 2. The stud 5 should not touch the bottom of the cam ( set clamp 1 in a vertical position ). 56-063a Fig.

  • Page 99: Needle Thread Tension Release

    Adjustment Needle thread tension release Requirement 1. When the thread tension unit 6 is in its neutral position, the release magnet 7 should be 3 mm away from case 8. 2. The thread tension unit 6 should open before the cutter cuts the thread. 56-043a 56-043b Fig.

  • Page 100: Needle Thread Puller

    Adjustment Needle thread puller Requirement 1. When sewing starts, the needle thread should not be pulled out of the needle thread cutter. 2. The loose needle thread must be used up after the first stitch. Fig. 13 - 40 ● Adjust needle thread puller 1 ( screw 2 ) according to the requirements. 13 - 43...

  • Page 101: Side Thread Tension And Slack Thread Regulator

    Adjustment Side thread tension and slack thread regulator Requirement Thread check spring 5 should be 1. flush with the top edge of bar 6 and 2. rise slightly from its position rest when the thread loop through the hook is at its largest. Fig.

  • Page 102: Bobbin Winder

    Adjustment Bobbin winder Requirement 1. When the bobbin winder is activated, the friction wheel 5 should be driven reliably. 2. When the bobbin winder is deactivated, the drive wheel 1 should not touch friction wheel 5. 3. When the bobbin is filled up to 1 mm from the edge, the bobbin winder should switch off automatically.

  • Page 103: Retainer Position (Only For 3119-2/63)

    Adjustment Retainer position (only for 3119-2/63) Requirement Retainer 1 should 1. be positioned parallel to the cutting slot with its front edge flush with the needle hole 2. as near as possible over the workpiece without restricting it. 65-002 Fig. 13 - 43 ●...

  • Page 104: Carrying Out A Cold Start

    Adjustment Carrying out a cold start When a cold start is carried out, all newly created or modified programs, and all altered parameter settings are deleted! The machine returns to its state at the time of delivery. ● Switch on the machine. ●...

  • Page 105: Parameter Settings

    Adjustment Parameter settings In the list of parameters ( see Chapter 13.48.02 ) all alterable machine functions can be found. The alteration method is described below. Selecting and altering parameters .48.01 Example Setting multiple cutting function ● Switch on the machine. ●...

  • Page 106: List Of Parameters

    (only buttonhole model 2) Distance of the securing seam to the outer edge of the buttonhole 0,1-1,0 (buttonhole type 2 only) Select customer programs Subclass 1: 3119-1/51 and 1/52 1 - 5 2: 3119-2/51 3: 3119-2/53 4: 3119-3/51 5: 3119-4/51 PC-connection...
  • Page 107 Adjustment Group Parameter Meaning Setting Standard value Copy programs Multiple cutting OFF = I, ON = II I, II Enter knife and cut overlapping length of 6.4 – 38.1 the fitted knife 0.0 - 4.0 Double cycle (stitch divisor) 1 = full no. of stitches per cycle 2 = half no.
  • Page 108 Adjustment Group Parameter Meaning Setting Standard value Width of right purl seam = width C (mm) 0.5 – 5.5 Length of right purl seam (same length as left purl seam) = length C (mm) 1.0 – 48.0 14.8 Number of stitches in right purl seam = number of stitches C 1 –...
  • Page 109 Adjustment Group Parameter Meaning Setting Standard value Display inputs (0123456789ABCDEF) Meaning of the display: 0 = Error bobbin thread monitor 1 = Error needle thread monitor 2 = Needle in material ( NIS ) 3 = Reference needle ( needle centre ) 4 = not assigned ( E12 ) 5 = not assigned ( E11 ) 6 = not assigned ( E10 )
  • Page 110 Adjustment Group Parameter Meaning Setting Standard value Correction bartack B in 1/10 mm dep. on speed and stitch length Correction purl seam C in 1/10 mm dep. on speed and stitch length Correction bartack D in 1/10 mm dep. on speed and stitch length P-quota speed controller 1 -50...
  • Page 111 0 - 1 Right of access key buttonhole width 0 - 1 Right of access key cutting width 0 - 1 Right of access key double 0 - 1 sewing cycle Enter access code 0 to 9999 3119 13 - 54...

  • Page 112: Error Messages

    Adjustment Error messages Error 1: System fault in the control unit Error 2: Error on sewing motor (with error code) Error 3: Knife control (e.g. mechanically locked) Error 4: Cutter control Error 5: Lift control of work clamp Error 6: Time control when working through the sewing program Error 7: Ramp end of stepping motor...

  • Page 113: Wearing Parts

    Wearing parts Wearing parts This list indicates the most important wearing parts. You can request a detailed parts list for the complete machine under parts number 296-12-18 342. Subclass -1/51 91-120 241-04/004 11-178 166-15 -1/52 91-120 748-04/001 -2/51 91-020 241-04/006 -2/53 91-020 241-04/006 11-130 173-15...
  • Page 114 Wearing parts 91-269 245-91 91-000 094-25 91-269 243-91 91-000 369-15 (3x) 91-138 525-05 91-000 390-05 91-000 998-15 91-267 251-05 11-173 086-15 91-138 550-05 System 438 99-137 151-45 14 - 2...
  • Page 115 91-296 272-95 Circuit diagram pneumatics Version 30.09.99 15 - 1...

  • Page 116: Circuit Diagrams

    Circuit diagrams Reference list for the circuit diagrams Quick controller OC TOP control panel Basic position needle pendulum Thread sensor Sewing lamp Sewing motor Stepping motor needle Stepping motor work clamp On/off switch Inputs Command sender foot pedal Reference work clamp Work clamp lowered Basic position cutter Basic position knife...
  • Page 117 91-191 410-95 Circuit diagram - general plan Part 1 Version 20.03.01 15 - 3...
  • Page 118 Circuit diagram - general plan 91-191 410-95 Version 20.03.01 Part 2 15 - 4...
  • Page 119 91-191 410-95 Circuit diagram - general plan Part 3 Version 20.03.01 15 - 5...
  • Page 120 Circuit diagram - general plan 91-191 410-95 Version 20.03.01 Part 4 15 - 6...
  • Page 121 Notice...
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